Post Doc Dept Plant Sciences Oxford

Post Doc position Dept of Plant Sciences, Univ of Oxford: Evolution of leaf
development programmes in crucifers. This project is funded by the
Comparative Development Initiative of the BBSRC. The grant holder is Dr
Miltos Tsiantis and the successful applicant will be under his immediate
direction. The group currently comprises of three postdoctoral researchers,
three graduate students and one technician.
=46urther Details
The aim of this project is to understand how taxon-specific restructuring of
shoot development pathways leads to novel leaf forms. The successful
candidate needs to be strongly motivated, able to work in an internationally
competitive research area and have expertise in molecular
genetics/development biology and knowledge of, or strong interest in, plant
development. Previous experience in Arabidopsis genetics would be an
advantage. The appointment, which is for a minimum of one year, is on the
RA1A scale starting on a point within the range =A319,460 - =A324,820
How to Apply
Applications clearly quoting ref no AP04024 and including a curriculum
vitae, a list of principal publications, the names and contact details of
referees and a statement detailing how the applicant meets the selection
criteria should be sent to the Administrator, Department of Plant Sciences,
South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB by the stated closing date of 2nd November
2004. Please state clearly whether or not you would require a work permit
to take up this post.
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